uBar 4
The Dock replacement for the Mac.
uBar 4 launched on September 18, 2017 with 147 votes, #227 of 3,073 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.
What it does
uBar 4 is the Dock replacement for the Mac. It can be configured as a dock, task bar, or anything in between. Boost your productivity with the most advanced and versatile app and window manager for the Mac.
Boost your productivity with the most advanced and versatile app and window manager for the Mac. The Dock replacement for macOS.
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